Chapter 147 Don’t worry, I’ll teach you
After finalizing the teaching time with Xie Huan, Lilith received a reply from Robbins.
[Sorry, I was just discussing something with Will. I'm fine. I've long been accustomed to teammates leaving. This is something I have to bear. As for you, I'm sorry to have you witness such a cruel side of the exploration team.]
The surging spirit body rushed towards the teammates after confirming that they were beyond saving. Many guides might not be willing to accept such a cruel scene of cannibalism.
He thought R would apply to leave the team, but he didn't expect her to take the initiative to care about him.
My mental state is fine, but maybe because I was temporarily labeled as in a relationship, I always feel insecure when I am alone. Sorry, it may be a bit presumptuous, but can I ask you to go visit Jayne?
He always seems to be at odds with Lanci, but in reality, they're good teammates and companions. I'm worried he might get stuck in a rut.
Lilith was about to agree when the news about Shen Jiaxu and Fu Sui popped up.
[Are you injured? What happened? Is it serious?]
[Lilith, Will said you're lame. What's going on? Didn't you just come back from His Highness's visit?]
She just sprained her ankle, how did it become a limp after being passed around? Lilith was a little helpless and could only quickly reply,
【It's just a sprain, don't worry. 】
[It's really just a minor injury and will heal quickly. If you're worried, you can come and check it out yourself.]
After finally appeasing the two, she remembered that she hadn't answered Robbins yet, and saw that he had withdrawn his request.
[Sorry, I didn't know you were having difficulty moving. If Shen Jiaxu hadn't told me, I would have almost become a patient.]
It's really just a sprain, why are these guys making it look like she's paralyzed and about to die?
In desperation, Lilith had to give up the idea of seeking treatment from them, and decided to wait for Xie Huan to come and ask if there was any way to comfort her.
Xie Huan came very quickly. The door opened after the bell rang. He seemed to have walked in hurriedly, with a dark mark on his face.
"Although it's just a sprain, you need to stand less now. If you practice archery, I'm afraid it won't be very effective."
Xie Huan walked up to Lilith, saw her lying quietly on the bed, and nodded gently. He held a small bow in his hand, which was a little rough.
"It happened so suddenly that I only had time to polish a sample using materials from the lab for you to study."
"So, that stuff on your face came from when you were making my bow?"
Lilith smiled and pointed at the area under Xie Huan's eyes. He then realized something was wrong and took a look in the mirror on the coffee table. Thinking about how he had walked all the way like this and how many people had seen him, his face became a little unnatural.
"...Probably. Ahem, let me explain some basic principles to you."
Just like when Lilith asked Xie Huan for extra lessons before, he spoke calmly and she listened quietly. The difference was that now she was sitting on the bed, in a resting environment, and her whole mentality was more relaxed.
"So the point of exerting force is very important, you..."
Xie Huan pushed his glasses up, pointed at the mold and looked at the girl. The long speech made his mouth dry and he wanted to stop for a while.
Just turning around, the eyes that were darker than expected revealed a familiar look, quiet, eager, expectant and the determination of having already decided on the goal.
His heart suddenly jumped uncontrollably, and he felt dazed.
For many days and nights, Lilith stayed quietly in his office, holding her cheek, looking at him with such eager eyes.
He always spoke very quickly, but would slow down when he met her doubtful eyes. At such times, her frown would relax, and she would give him a bright smile.
"Ah, I think I understand a little bit!"
Lilith stretched out her hand, put her thumb and index finger together, and then separated them to reveal a small gap.
“Just a little bit though.”
She smiled, with the corners of her mouth raised.
Xie Huan lowered his eyes, and when he raised them again, there seemed to be something more in them.
"Can I ask why you want to learn archery?"
"You're talking about this. My mental power has reached A-level, and my mental body has also changed. Look!"
Lilith sat on the bed, and a longbow with vines entwined and dotted with tiny flowers suddenly appeared in her palm.
"I think that this way I can also have the means to attack, and I won't be a burden anymore."
"Don't have such thoughts. Your presence is the anchor that stabilizes those dangerous guys in the exploration team. R, it seems that you haven't truly integrated yourself into the team yet."
Xie Huan frowned and reprimanded him reflexively, then his eyes fell on the bow made of the spirit. To be fair, it looked good, but the structure was not sophisticated enough. If he drew the bow and shot an arrow, he was afraid that a considerable amount of force would be dissipated.
The requirements of his profession made him grab the longbow in Lilith's hand and compare it with each part of the design.
"The place where your hand is gripping isn't smooth enough. Look, your palm has been rubbed red."
"The bowstring isn't strong enough. Can you control it a little more?"
"A bow doesn't just have to have a rough outline, R. I'm afraid you still need to learn how to make a good longbow of your own."
Lilith looked at the object in her palm in distress. She had originally thought that she finally had a powerful weapon, but now it seemed that it was just a flashy and useless decoration.
It clearly left such a deep hole.
"Don't worry, we can take it slow until your body gets better and you learn to perfect your bow."
Hearing Xie Huan's calm voice, Lilith felt a little relieved. However, it was not impossible to practice while sitting.
Instead of bothering Xie Huan to come over all the time, it would be better to let him teach her everything at once. This way, if she has any questions, she can just ask directly.
"Professor Xie, do you think it's okay for me to practice this way? If we're retreating, I'm afraid I'll need a sentry to carry me, and then I won't be able to stand and exert force."
The girl placed her fingertips on the string and gave it a slight pull, causing the bow to bend into a tight arc. Her back was straight, and her hands revealed beautiful and smooth lines. Her delicate fingertips rested on the string without revealing any weakness.
She was clearly sitting, but when she locked onto her target, the aura around her became fierce.
The arrow made of flowers was shot out, but this time it failed to hit the small hole left behind. Lilith turned her head in disappointment, but her head was held down.
Xie Huan's voice was a little dry, and his fingertips fell on her shoulder.
"Don't worry, I'll teach you."
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